Do I need a Business License for my cleaning service in the State of Florida ?

Question

I already have a Certificate of Fictious Name and Tax I.D.

Answer 1

a business license is cheap and you can write off pretty much anything cell phone , gas, vehicle expenses, dinners here read this article

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/TaxShelters/TheUltimateTaxShelterYourOwnBusiness.aspx

i live in florida and thanks to my business save alot on taxes only costs about 40 bucks you can also write off trips if you use them for yur business i own tanning business and all i do is on a trip pick up a card from tanning business in area say i was looking to purchase, expand whatever excuse you want to give is acceptable and the entire trip food, travel, hotel, rental car etc. can be written off

Answer 2

Most places you would need a locense but I do not know about Florida. If you have a tax number then you know where to go to find out what else you need.